About Us
Generation Climate Europe (GCE) is the largest coalition of youth-led networks on climate and environmental issues at the European level. GCE unites the largest youth-led networks, bringing together 381 national organisations across 46 countries in Europe. We are guided by the voices of over 20 million young Europeans. GCE creates a platform for the youth to advocate for a just and green transition in Europe. GCE envisions a system that respects human rights and the planet, that includes the voice of youth and acknowledges our common, but differentiated responsibility in achieving a carbon-neutral and sustainable world.
About the Role
The Circular Economy Working Group is now looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to become a Textile Project Co-Lead. If you are interested in circular economy issues in the EU, particularly in environmental challenges related to sustainable textiles, and motivated to join a highly diverse group of young people working towards tackling climate and environmental issues, apply now!
The Textiles Project Team will advocate for more circular and sustainable textile value chains at the EU level, with the aim of highlighting the negative environmental impacts of the textiles industry. The goal is for you to help raise awareness about the negative environmental impacts of the textiles industry and empower young citizens to meaningfully engage in EU decision-making processes, while advocating for more stringent and ambitious legislation on the circularity and sustainability of the textile industry. You do not need to have previous working experience nor be an expert on these topics but we would appreciate it if you could demonstrate a genuine interest.
Tasks:
- Support Leads to map and liaise with relevant stakeholders advocating on sustainable textile issues.
- Collaborate with Coordinators and Leads to deliver the activities in the GCE working plan.
- Work on specific tasks, such as research projects.
About You
- You are proactive and organised.
- You are motivated and detail-oriented.
- You can work remotely and have reliable internet and computer access.
- You are able to deliver quality content as expected through previously stated deadlines
- You have an interest in climate and environmental issues.
- You have at least a basic understanding of how the EU works.
- You are fluent in English.
- You are able to commit 3 to 5 hours per week.
- You are connected to the European context: as we focus on EU advocacy, we welcome applicants with an interest and general understanding of how the EU operates and/or a European background that facilitates this knowledge. It is preferable that you are based within a timezone that is -2 or +2 from CET/CEST as it is our main working territory.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you have any questions or if you have not received a response within three weeks, please reach out to us at people@gceurope.org
